The OUCH Test

A “Rule of Thumb” in HR management used whenever contemplating any employment action to maintain fairness and equity for all employees or applicants.

Key Takeaways:

• Illegal discrimination is making distinctions that harm people and are based on an individual’s membership in a protected class.

• OUCH is an acronym that stands for objective, uniform and application, consistent in effect, and has job relatedness.

• You should use this test whenever you're contemplating any action that involves your employees…